23rd May 2022
/GARRISON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
COMMITTEE MEETING.
Held on 23rd May 2022 at 7.30pm
Zoom Meeting (following Covid-19 Rules)
Present
Chris Coomber Hon. Chairman
Pamela Deakin Hon. Secretary
Phil Coombe Hon. Treasurer
Peter Farrington
Pam Dewey
Richard Spence
Michael Stiers
Apologies
Apologies were received from Robert Fowler and Daniel Puddick.
Minutes of Meeting on 26th April 2022
The minutes of the 26th April were agreed and accepted.
Cart & Wagon Shed
Chris had received information from John Budge. Some concerns have been addressed: it is confirmed that opening hours will be 8am- 8pm Mon to Sat, and 10am-5pm on Sunday; no alcohol will be sold; no applications have been made for music licences; deliveries will be limited to hours of trading; all food preparation and waste conform to Building and Planning Regulations and are environmentally friendly.
The building is leased to the Coastal CIC. The café operation is run by a separate CIC. The whole operation is not for profit and will work on a volunteer strategy.
The building and operational leases are for an initial period of 5 years.
It was suggested that Garrison residents might become volunteers.
There is concern about the closure of the car park: the CIC has pointed out that it has no responsibility for controlling the car park or locking of gates. It was agreed that the arrangement should be monitored to confirm that Southend BC continues to lock and control the carpark.
It was suggested that Nick Ward, Steve Wakefield and a representative of the CIC should be invited to the next meeting.
Update on S 106 handover
There is no more news. Michael will liaise with Robert Fowler.
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The community event will take place from 2-5pm on Friday 3rd June 2022.
Pam Dewey is progressing with the organization.
The bouncy castles will be placed inside the boundary fence with Warrior Square Road. Funds to meet their whole cost, including the generator and bunting in Boundary Way, has been donated by Adam Reed (Boundary Way).
The ice cream van will attend.
Phil has arranged supply of bunting, which will be put up on the morning of the event.
A drinks stand will attend.
A children’s entertainer will operate from the forecourt of the Cricket Pavilion. Use of water and electricity has been arranged
The committee thanked Pam for her time and effort. A great success is anticipated.
6 Report from Fowler & Spenceley
The walkround has been postponed
Tree works are completed. The storm damage has been repaired.
General maintenance continues
The start date for decorating of Horseshoe blocks will be 6th June. Supervisory controls will be strengthened.
Peter noted that Willow Court and other rubbish bins require cleaning.
Any Other Business
The meeting closed at 8.40 pm
Thanks to Phil for hosting the meeting
Next Meeting will be a Zoom meeting on 18th July 2022 at 7.30pm.
Phil has agreed to host